The word ache is a good example of the way that English spelling and pronunciation have developedand in many case have diverged from eacj other.This noun comes from Old English and used to be pronounced ‘aitch’ (like the letter H), whereas the verb was originally spelled ake and pronounced the way ache is today. Around 1700, though, people started pronouncing thenoun like the verb. It is the spelling of the noun that has survived, but the verb is said in the way the verb (ake) used to be. The … [Read more...] about ache
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings – #SA20 Match 17
Match 17 of the SA20 tournament in Gqeberha, saw the second on the log with 12 points, Sunrisers Eastern Cape versus the bottom of the log, Joburg Super Kings.With an hour or so to go the fans were forming deep queues to get into the ground which was rumoured to be sold out for this game. Testament to the fact that a winning team attracts winning crowds. On everyones lips was the explosive batting prowess of Marco Jansen who has ‘saved’ the day on more than one occasion this tournament. So far … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings – #SA20 Match 17
Pretoria Capitals run riot in Durban to cement top Betway SA20 spot
Pretoria Capitals ran riot at Kingsmead on Friday night as they defeated Durban’s Super Giants by eight wickets to earn a bonus point victory. Quinton de Kock won the toss for the Super Giants and chose to bat first at a humid Kingsmead, but things did not go according to plan for the home team. Capitals skipper Wayne Parnell wasted no time as to draw first blood with the opening ball of the innings to dismiss West Indies’ Kayle Mayers for a duck. The home side’s wall continued to collapse when … [Read more...] about Pretoria Capitals run riot in Durban to cement top Betway SA20 spot
ace
An ace was originally the side of a dice marked with one spot. The word comes from Latin as, meaning ‘unit’. Since an ace is the card with the highest value in many card games, the word often suggests a sense of excellence.An ace was also a wartime fighter pilot who brought down many aircraft, and is now anyone who excels at something. In tennis an ace is a service that your opponent is unable to reach, and in golf it is a hole in one. If you have an ace up your sleeve (or in American English – … [Read more...] about ace
ICC Launch The 100% Cricket Mentorship Programme At Icc U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
The ICC’s 100% Cricket movement has been amplified by its first-ever ICC 100% Cricket Mentorship Programme during the inaugural, ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.The programme aims to provide support to the youngsters in their development during the tournament with learning opportunities around Health education, with a focus on menstruation and its effect on performance, media training and overall support during training sessions, team meetings, planning sessions until the … [Read more...] about ICC Launch The 100% Cricket Mentorship Programme At Icc U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Joburg Super Kings’ Phangiso reported for suspected illegal bowling action
Left-arm spinner may continue to play while matter is reviewedThursday, 19 January: Joburg Super Kings’ left-arm spinner, Aaron Phangiso, has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action. Betway SA20 received an official ‘Suspected Illegal Bowling Action’ report from the Match Officials’ Team that officiated in the match played between the Joburg Super Kings and the Pretoria Capitals on 17 January at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. As per the Betway SA20 ‘Suspected Illegal Bowling … [Read more...] about Joburg Super Kings’ Phangiso reported for suspected illegal bowling action
River Mile turns 99
The oldest open water swimming event on the Continent, The Nelson Mandela Bay aQuellé River Mile hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, returns to Sunday’s River over the weekend 18th / 19th February for another action packed family fun weekend celebration of it’s 99th Anniversary.Africa’s oldest swimming event reaches it’s 99th milestone and things couldn’t get hotter for this year with a top field of swimmers anticipated for the iconic Men’s and Ladies Mile events. The family weekend … [Read more...] about River Mile turns 99
Apartheid – Why it is STILL Such a BIG THING?
As an older white male I acknowlege the sentiments of many of my white peers who continually have the attitude of; “Apartheid is dead, just get on with it!”Just maybe the following will help my erstwhile peers to understand just why apartheid and it’s pain still looms large in our lives and still has massive influence on our youngsters as well. Picture this: During the days of apartheid all white citizens had freedom of movement, job security, favoured employment, the ability to travel overseas … [Read more...] about Apartheid – Why it is STILL Such a BIG THING?
accolade
The French Provençal word acolada is the source of accolade. This literally meant an embrace or clasping aorund the neck, and described the gesture of a friendly hug that was sometimes made when knighting someone, as an early alternative to the more familiar stroke on the shoulder with the flat of a sword. The ultimate root of the Provençal word is Latin collum ‘neck’ from which we also get collar.A knighthood is garnted at the sole discretion of the King or Queen of the United Kingdom. As noted … [Read more...] about accolade
Lungi Mtshutshwana: New NMBBC SMME Services Coordinator
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has appointed Lungi Mtshutshwana as the new SMME Services Coordinator, effective January 2023, and will serve as a single point of contact in providing advisory and support services to members.Mtshutshwana is no stranger to the Chamber as he previously worked as the Membership Participation and Events Coordinator before working for a brand and digital management company. He started his career at the Chamber as an intern in 2018, and was later appointed to … [Read more...] about Lungi Mtshutshwana: New NMBBC SMME Services Coordinator
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Soar Into Second Place
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape became the first team in the Betway SA20 to achieve a hat-trick of wins when they overcame the Paarl Royals by five wickets at Boland Park. After a slow start to the competition, the Eastern Cape side have gathered momentum to move into second position on the table. The Royals may pride themselves on their spin bowling prowess, but it was the visitors that out spun the home side. Captain Aiden Markram (2/21), Roelof van der Merwe (2/21) and Brydon Carse (2/29) combined … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape Soar Into Second Place
CSA Announces Proteas ODI Squad For England Series
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) National Selection Committee has today named a strong 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match Betway One-Day International (ODI) Series against England from 27 January – 01 February in Bloemfontein and Kimberley.All-rounder Sisanda Magala makes his return to the national setup, along with Marco Jansen, with both players hoping to add to their three 50-over caps. Recently appointed red-ball coach Shukri Conrad will oversee the series as the Proteas … [Read more...] about CSA Announces Proteas ODI Squad For England Series
Marco Jansen’s Blitz Helps Sunrisers Shock MI Cape Town
Sunrisers Eastern Cape all-rounder Marco Jansen turned the Betway SA20 on its head with a whirlwind innings that shocked MI Cape Town by two wickets at Newlands on Wednesday. The visitors were staring down the barrel prior to Jansen launching an assault that will be remembered for a very long time. The 22-year-old smashed 66 runs off just 27 balls, with 28 runs coming off a single Rashid Khan over – to swing the momentum in favour of the Sunrisers. The MI Cape Town captain was dispatched for … [Read more...] about Marco Jansen’s Blitz Helps Sunrisers Shock MI Cape Town
Uwase Suspended From Bowling In International Cricket
Rwanda’s Geovanis Uwase has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the Event Panel of the ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup confirmed that she uses an illegal bowling action.The Event Panel comprises members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists. Uwase was reported by the match officials during Rwanda’s match against Pakistan on 15 January, with footage captured during their match against Zimbabwe on 17 January and shared with the Event Panel … [Read more...] about Uwase Suspended From Bowling In International Cricket
Pretoria Capitals Steamroll Super Kings To Move Top Of Betway #SA20 Log
Pretoria Capitals Anrich Nortje and Jimmy Neesham ran through the Joburg Super Kings to exact revenge in the Highveld derby on Wednesday evening at Centurion. The Capitals lost a nail-biter to the Super Kings the previous night at the Wanderers, but were able to bounce back just 24 hours later on their home ground. Nortje, who is arguably the fastest bowler in the world at the moment, ramped up the speed gun to collect 3/12, while Neesham finished with 3/7 to rout the Super Kings for 122 in just … [Read more...] about Pretoria Capitals Steamroll Super Kings To Move Top Of Betway #SA20 Log
